The New Jersey Nets will pay outrageously in luxury tax for acquiring Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry, but just take a look at what their projected starting lineup will be. There’s an All-Star at every position, and 35 All-Star appearances between them, led by Garnett's 15.

PG: Deron Williams ($18.5 million)

SG: Joe Johnson ($21.5 million)

SF: Paul Pierce ($15.3 million)

PF: Kevin Garnett ($12.4 million)

C: Brook Lopez ($14.7 million)

Source: Basketball-Reference.com

That adds up to $82.4 million for that starting five, which already would put the Nets at more than $20 million over the projected salary cap for 2013-14. Add in Terry’s $5.2 million, and we’re reaching $90 million for not even half the roster.

Mikhail Prokhorov, you are amazing. Jason Kidd, enjoy coaching this group in your first year in the profession.